Last Updated on December 13, 2020
4. Hormonal changes
It is known that hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol affect how your hair looks. However, this phenomenon is not yet fully understood, and researchers are still trying to figure out how hormones and hormonal changes influence hair texture, density, and color. If you’re afraid that menopause might ruin your hair, relax. It is highly unlikely that hormonal changes on their own will make your hair grey.
5. Hair products
Some harsh chemicals present in hair dyes and other hair products may turn your hair grey sooner than expected. Chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide, for example, are compounds that can decrease the production of your hair’s natural pigmentation. Over time, this can have a noticeable impact on the overall look of your hair. Discuss your hair care routine with a professional to check if you’re using the right products for your hair type and long-term health.
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6. Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition characterized by the sudden loss of an abundant amount of hair. For some reason, the immune system mistakingly attacks the hair follicles, especially those that still produce colored hairs. When you lose so much colored hair in a matter of hours, your grey hair will become more noticeable. To make things worse, the hair follicles attacked by the immune system may only start producing grey or white hairs. Cases of alopecia areata vary greatly. If something similar to what we have just described happens to you, seek a dermatologist immediately. There are treatments available that can make your hair grow back in all its splendor.
7. Smoking
You probably already know that smoking accelerates some aging signs – such as the formation of wrinkles and skin aging, for example. Here’s one more thing to add to the long list of tobacco’s harmful effects: grey hair. An observational study published in the Indian Dermatology Online Journal back in 2013 concluded that smokers might be two and a half times more prone to develop premature hair graying. If you want to make everything in your power to stop grey hair, stop smoking. Your doctor can help you.
